Korea - DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)

The fountains show the line of demarcation between N and S Korea along the 38th parallel.

2009-02-16T10:23:29Z

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The fountains show the line of demarcation between N and S Korea along the 38th parallel.

It's supposed to show the DMZ. Smog makes it impossible to figure out. It was scary nevertheless.

2009-02-16T10:22:49Z

athanur
It's supposed to show the DMZ. Smog makes it impossible to figure out. It was scary nevertheless.

This is called the Freedom Bridge. Many S Koreans have left commemorative inscriptions hoping to meet their near and dear who live in N Korea.

2009-02-16T10:23:03Z

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This is called the Freedom Bridge. Many S Koreans have left commemorative inscriptions hoping to meet their near and dear who live in N Korea.

People sign on this flag in the hope of everlasting peace. A dream, maybe?

2009-02-16T10:22:58Z

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People sign on this flag in the hope of everlasting peace. A dream, maybe?

This is Kim Il-Song, the older Kim and the then Prime Minister of S Korea.

2009-02-16T10:23:32Z

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This is Kim Il-Song, the older Kim and the then Prime Minister of S Korea.

A bad picture showing the clothing of the soldiers.

2009-02-16T10:24:03Z

athanur
A bad picture showing the clothing of the soldiers.

No explanation necessary.

2009-02-16T10:23:13Z

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No explanation necessary.

This bell is more for pomp than actual usage.

2009-02-16T10:23:44Z

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This bell is more for pomp than actual usage.

Paintings hoping for re-unification with N Korea.

2009-02-16T10:21:16Z

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Paintings hoping for re-unification with N Korea.

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2009-02-16T10:20:48Z

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Inside the museum, this shows a replica of the DMZ barbed wire.

2009-02-16T10:22:23Z

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Inside the museum, this shows a replica of the DMZ barbed wire.

This is a picture of a picture. Heightened security due to the recent nuclear blast prevented us from observing this above scene. In the foreground are the S Korean soldiers in Tae-Kwon-do p ...

2009-02-16T10:21:22Z

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This is a picture of a picture. Heightened security due to the recent nuclear blast prevented us from observing this above scene. In the foreground are the S Korean soldiers in Tae-Kwon-do p ...

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2009-08-12T18:18:02Z

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2009-08-12T19:55:43Z

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2009-07-10T00:02:00Z

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2009-08-12T19:33:47Z

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An simulation of how one of the incursion tunnels were dug by N Koreans. The circled areas show the dynamite blasts.

2009-02-16T10:22:43Z

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An simulation of how one of the incursion tunnels were dug by N Koreans. The circled areas show the dynamite blasts.

This is the entrance to the 3rd incursion tunnel that visitors are allowed to see. No photography is allowed beyond this point.

2009-02-16T10:20:40Z

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This is the entrance to the 3rd incursion tunnel that visitors are allowed to see. No photography is allowed beyond this point.

Statue near the tourist area. Pretty poignant.

2009-02-16T10:18:23Z

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Statue near the tourist area. Pretty poignant.

This is the deck on Dora Observatory. Beyond is the DMZ.

2009-08-12T19:26:52Z

athanur
This is the deck on Dora Observatory. Beyond is the DMZ.

If there were no smog, I could have seen the demarcation line and possibly some wildlife. Oh well.

2009-07-04T10:02:25Z

athanur
If there were no smog, I could have seen the demarcation line and possibly some wildlife. Oh well.

Somewhere in the smog is the DMZ and demarcation line. A million N Korean soldiers are stationed barely 5 kms from here.

2009-07-04T10:52:01Z

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Somewhere in the smog is the DMZ and demarcation line. A million N Korean soldiers are stationed barely 5 kms from here.

Armored truck of the S Koreans.

2009-08-12T18:19:28Z

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Armored truck of the S Koreans.

These two soldiers consented to pose for the camera. Normally, they don't oblige, or so I've heard from other tour members.

2009-07-09T23:13:15Z

athanur
These two soldiers consented to pose for the camera. Normally, they don't oblige, or so I've heard from other tour members.

Sample railway track near Dorasan Railway Station.

2009-07-09T23:47:37Z

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Sample railway track near Dorasan Railway Station.

You can read it all yourself.

2009-08-12T19:09:54Z

athanur
You can read it all yourself.

Dorasan Railway station built in the hopes of one day reaching Pyongyang.

2009-07-09T23:51:52Z

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Dorasan Railway station built in the hopes of one day reaching Pyongyang.

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2009-02-16T10:22:19Z

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2009-07-09T23:12:18Z

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2009-08-12T19:57:14Z

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Another tense S Korean soldier.

2009-07-09T23:19:17Z

athanur
Another tense S Korean soldier.